May 12, 2022
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced he put a May 20 end date to the statewide emergency he declared on March 12, 2020, and said officials want to “ensure there is no gap in services when the emergency ends.” Read More
May 12, 2022
A new analysis of health factors and outcomes by county has put some numbers to Nevada’s health care provider shortage. Nevada has fewer primary care physicians, dentists and mental health providers per capita than the United States overall. Read More
April 28, 2022
The results of the 2020-21 Nevada Small Business Development Center client survey show that small businesses are still struggling significantly with staffing, supply chains and COVID-related issues. Read More
April 28, 2022
Clark County’s COVID-19 metrics stayed relatively flat for the second straight week, as the Nevada Hospital Association reported “record low” statewide hospitalization numbers. Read More
April 14, 2022
Ryan High has been named the new director of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange. Read More
April 14, 2022
The Department of Health and Human Services announces the distribution of more than $43 million to support behavioral health needs throughout Nevada, the group announced Friday. Read More
April 14, 2022
The family of a Las Vegas man who was denied health insurance coverage for a specific type of lung cancer treatment, then later died, has won a $200 million civil verdict against his health insurance provider, according to court records. Read More
April 14, 2022
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center officially opened Monday morning and is now accepting patients, the hospital announced. Read More
March 31, 2022
Second COVID-19 booster doses are now available for people 50 and older and people 12 and older who are immunocompromised at Southern Nevada Health District vaccination clinics, officials said. Read More
March 31, 2022
Dr. Malinda Southard, a Carson City chiropractor and health preparedness official for the state, is the new executive director of Nevada’s Patient Protection Commission, a legislatively-created board charged with improving the delivery and cost of healthcare in the state. Read More